There are 11 upcoming workshops from 2 organizers in Salem, IL. The next is Is it Sensory or Is it Behavior on Oct 28 in Salem, IL. 8 are free, and the most common topics are STEM, EdTech and assessment.
Updated October 25, 2026
Upcoming in-person K-12 workshops in Salem, IL. There are 11 upcoming workshops from 2 organizers, covering STEM, EdTech and assessment. Each listing shows the venue, date and price, and you register directly with the organizer.
Special educationFor teachersExplores the overlap between sensory processing needs and behavior, equipping educators with tools to tell the two apart. By understanding whether a student is seeking sensory input, avoiding discomfort or responding to environmental triggers, educators can respond with compassionate, regulation-based strategies. 5.5 CPDU hours; lunch on your own. Presented by Abigail Lovett.
STEMFor teachersA practical workshop from classroom teachers on reducing daily prep and grading workload in middle and high school math while boosting student engagement and ownership — including practical uses of AI — and designing reliable grading and feedback systems that reflect student mastery. Lunch on your own. Presented by Keenan Clark and Jake Towers.
Professional learningFor teachersA full-day workshop on the research behind play, connecting play to standards and report cards, and managing and assessing play with confidence. Participants leave with an action plan to bring more purposeful play into the classroom right away. Lunch on your own. Presented by Trisha Sellars-Kamp.
STEMFor teachersA hands-on workshop for educators of every grade and subject: Tinkercad design, preparing models, operating and troubleshooting printers, tools and materials, and printer selection, plus practical classroom applications and lesson ideas. Participants design and take home their own Tinkercad project. Bring a laptop with software-installation permission. 5 PD hours; lunch on your own. Presented by Emily Flach, LTC.
AssessmentFor teachersFind, unpack and act on your school's Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) reports: discuss your school's designation, understand what each report means, and leave with tools for analyzing IAR data and suggestions for improving instruction. 5 PD hours; lunch on your own. Presented by ROE #13 instructional coaches Anna Jukes and Darlene Fatheree.
STEMFor teachersLearn how Ozobot Evo robots work and how to program them — screen-free with Color Code markers or online with Ozobot Blockly and Python — and how to use them to teach sequencing, loops and conditionals across the curriculum. Bring a laptop. ROE 13 notes there may be a fee for the cost of the Ozobots, depending on grant approval. 3 PD hours. Presented by Emily Flach, LTC.
STEMFor teachersDiscover the micro:bit pocket-sized computer and Microsoft MakeCode, weaving computer science into any subject through hands-on maker projects and block-based coding, then train a machine learning model with micro:bit CreateAI. No coding experience needed; leave with ready-to-use lessons. Bring a laptop or Chromebook. 5 PD hours; lunch on your own. Presented by Emily Flach, LTC.
EdTechFor teachersExplore how tools like Gemini, NotebookLM and Canva can use AI images to spark discussion, build critical thinking, teach core concepts and help students visualize ideas — and how analyzing AI-generated images builds AI literacy. Includes refining visuals with Canva's Magic Layers. Presented by Emily Flach, LTC.
STEMFor teachersBring 3D printing to life for your students! This hands-on breakout session breaks down the technical jargon to guide you through designing, preparing, and managing 3D projects across all grade levels. You'll explore Tinkercad basics, discover practical classroom applications, and leave with a complete digital design of your own.Through this interactive experience, you'll gain the confidence to dive into the world of 3D printing with your students. Don't have a printer yet? No problem! We will also cover different hardware options and brands, and provide you with actionable strategies on how t. Participants earn 4.5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.
EdTechFor teachersThis CDW Amplified Google Admin Level 1 Certification training will guide your IT staff through educational best practices and Google Workspace for Education Admin console skills and techniques. This fundamentals course covers Admin Console basics and key settings configurations for Google Workspace for Education. Afterward, participants can take the certification exam and receive a certificate for passing. Key topics covered will include: Domain Management, Security, Users & OUs, Services & Inheritance Directory & Groups,Drive & Shared Drives General Gmail Settings, Chrome Management, Chrome. Participants earn 8 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.
EdTechFor teachersJoin us to explore Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM), an AI tool grounded in the materials you choose and upload. Put your curriculum guides, class notes, and readings to work: ask questions, connect ideas, and create audio overviews, flashcards, quizzes, and infographics. Discover how teachers can save time unpacking curriculum documents, comparing resources, creating review materials, and planning lessons. See how students can turn class notes and readings into study guides, explore connections across topics, review through audio overviews, and quiz themselves on tricky concepts. Best of. Participants earn 3 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.
